WatchGuard FireCloud
WatchGuard FireCloud is a managed, cloud-based firewall-as-a-service for protecting remote users from internet security threats.
What WatchGuard FireCloud is
WatchGuard FireCloud is a managed, cloud-based firewall-as-a-service for protecting remote users from internet security threats. FireCloud Internet Access provides internet access protection; Total Access also enables access to local company-network resources without a VPN. Total Access can use Virtual Gateways, Server Gateways, or Fireboxes for that private access. Content scanning can use Gateway AntiVirus and APT Blocker to address viruses, advanced persistent threats, spyware, malicious applications, spam email, and data leakage. FireCloud can also monitor and block botnets, SQL injections, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflows. Application Control uses more than 1,800 signatures to identify and block more than 1,000 applications, including selected behaviors such as file transfer. Identity options include SAML providers such as AuthPoint, Microsoft Entra ID, and Okta, plus WatchGuard Cloud Directory. WatchGuard Cloud Zero Trust lets administrators set policies based on factors such as location, time, and user behavior. Licensing is per user. The Internet Access plan for 1–50 licenses is $97.75 a year; a Total Access trial is free for 30 days and can enroll up to 250 users.
Good
- Total Access offers VPN-free private-resource access.
- Application Control identifies more than 1,000 applications.
- Supports SAML identity providers and WatchGuard Cloud Directory.
- Zero Trust policies can consider location, time, and behavior.
- Total Access trial covers up to 250 users for 30 days.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- Annual Internet Access pricing is per user license.
- The listed annual plan covers 1–50 licenses.
Who it suits
FireCloud suits organizations seeking managed internet protection for remote users, with an option for VPN-free access to local resources. Managed service providers can use WatchGuard Cloud’s multi-tenant capabilities and reporting.
Verdict
FireCloud combines managed internet protection with a separate option for VPN-free private-resource access. Confirm which edition and per-user licensing scope match your organization’s needs.
Plans and prices
From WatchGuard FireCloud's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| FireCloud Internet Access — 1 year, 1–50 licenses | $97.75 a year | 1–50 licenses · cloud-delivered secure web gateway and firewall service · per user license · cost/12 months |
| FireCloud Total Access | Priced on request | Internet access · private-resource access · VPN-free zero-trust access |
The facts
Each one read from WatchGuard FireCloud's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Application control
- Application Control uses more than 1,800 signatures to identify and block more than 1,000 applications and can block specific application behaviors such as file transfer.checked 1 Oct 2026
What it does
- Endpoint clients
- The current release lists WatchGuard Connection Manager versions for Windows and macOS and FireCloud Connection Manager versions for iOS and Android.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Identity integrations
- FireCloud supports SAML identity providers including AuthPoint, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), and Okta, and can also use WatchGuard Cloud Directory.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- FireCloud is licensed per user and offers term licenses, monthly subscription licenses, one-time 30-day trial licenses, and service-provider NFR licenses.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Management API
- The FireCloud Management API can create and manage blocked-site, botnet, file, geolocation, IPS, WebBlocker, and HTTPS-decryption exceptions.checked 1 Oct 2026
- MSP management
- WatchGuard Cloud provides streamlined policy configuration, automated reporting, and multi-tenant capabilities for managed service providers.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Network blocking
- FireCloud can monitor and block botnets, spyware, SQL injections, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflows.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Private access gateways
- FireCloud Total Access can use Virtual Gateways, Server Gateways, or Fireboxes as gateways to provide remote access to local resources.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Product editions
- FireCloud includes FireCloud Internet Access and FireCloud Total Access; Total Access provides access to local company-network resources without a VPN.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Product type
- FireCloud is a managed, cloud-based firewall-as-a-service that protects remote users against Internet-based security threats.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Security scanning
- Content scanning can use Gateway AntiVirus and APT Blocker to protect against viruses, advanced persistent threats, spyware, malicious applications, spam email, and data leakage.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- WatchGuard recommends online support for non-critical issues and phone support for critical network failures, with phone support at +1 (877) 232-3531.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Zero Trust
- WatchGuard Cloud Zero Trust lets administrators create centralized policies and conditions based on factors such as location, time, and user behavior.checked 1 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1996checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 22 Sep 2026
- Trial scope
- The FireCloud Total Access trial is free for 30 days and can enroll up to 250 users.checked 1 Oct 2026
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